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Property Information Report
A Property Information Report offers details on active building permits, violations, work orders and the zoning designation that may apply to a property.
Check what the report covers
- The Property Information Report, sometimes referred to as a “property compliance letter”, provides information for a specific municipal address regarding issued building permits on file, the status of inspections and any outstanding orders as they relate to the Ontario Building Code, Zoning By-law and/or Property Standards By-law.
- The report is often a requirement before a property transfer can take place and is typically requested as a result of a possible sale or refinancing of a building or property.
What the report does not cover- The report does not outline permitted use.
Complete the form1
Submit your application
- To submit an application by email, please use the ‘Email’ button on top of the Application Form or email directly to bldapplications@toronto.ca.
- Please state “Property Information Report or Compliance letters” in the subject line.
- The processing time for a Property Information Report is approximately five business days.
Pay the fee
- Routine Compliance Search Fee for a Property Information Report (per request): $214.79, effective Jan. 1, 2026
Written from Toronto’s own pages as published on 20 October 2026. The municipality decides what a permit needs: confirm with it before you apply. Legal notice